Becker's Healthcare January 23, 2026
As more independent and physician-owned ASCs shift toward new, complex ownership models involving hospitals, management services organizations and corporate stakeholders, the makeup of their leadership teams is also poised for transformation.
Three ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss how ASC success hinges on clinical leadership.
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Question: How does having clinicians in executive leadership roles change decision-making around growth, quality and culture in ASCs?
Geoffrey Hibbert, BSN, RN. Administrator Trinity Surgery Center (Greenville, S.C.):
It is very important to have a clinician in executive leadership! Growth is usually a heavy focus of the CFO and operating board, but even then, clinicians have a unique view...







